CVE-2017-12904

8.8 HIGH
Published: August 23, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in bookmarking function of Newsbeuter versions 0.7 through 2.9 allows remote attackers to perform user-assisted code execution by crafting an RSS item that includes shell code in its title and/or URL.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3947
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/akrennmair/newsbeuter/issues/591
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4585-1/
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3947
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/akrennmair/newsbeuter/commit/96e9506ae9e252c548665152d1b8968297128307
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/akrennmair/newsbeuter/issues/591
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/newsbeuter/iFqSE7Vz-DE
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4585-1/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
6.4%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

debian newsbeuter